VA adds $20 million to fight hepatitis C among veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs designates an extra 20 million for outreach testing counseling and treatment of hepatitis C in veterans. Secretary Togo West notes Vietnam era veterans have higher infection risk with 63 percent of positive cases from that group. VA screened 26 thousand on a single day last year and plans expanded centers of excellence and services.
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Olenick celebrates 89th birthday in Falls City
Mary Olenick of Falls City was surprised with an 89th birthday party at the CCD Center on July 23. Hosted by her children and many relatives, the event featured barbecue, side dishes, domino-themed decorations, a scratch-off ticket tree, and games as attendees including 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and others gathered to celebrate.
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New videotape offers help for adults who stutter
A 55 minute video titled If You Stutter Advice for Adults helps adults and teens manage stuttering with therapy strategies. Dr Peter Ramig of the University of Colorado explains demonstration sessions and workplace challenges. The Stuttering Foundation of America provides contact details and a mail option for copies at five dollars.
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Stuttering Foundation of America
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New VA Rules Ease Care For Purple Heart Recipients
Veterans awarded the Purple Heart gain higher priority for VA health care and no co payments for inpatient or outpatient services under new VA rules. Proof of award includes DD Form 214 discharge papers records orders or certificates. The Purple Heart, first awarded in 1783 by George Washington, remains the nation’s oldest military medal with about 600000 living recipients.
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